Train travel from the Villamarina Hotel in Salou

Here in the Villamarina Hotel in Salou we try to ensure we are offering you all the information you will need to ensure you have a fantastic all inclusive holiday. This all inclusive hotel is situated in the old part of Salou just minutes away from the Main train station making this the ideal location for those of you who want to explore. Or it may be that you are a train spotter and would like to watch the trains come through.

The main destination people like to visit when coming to Salou is Barcelona and this could not be easier. The following trains make this so easy and economical at this time for you to do this cost effectively:

• The Regional Express train leaves Salou station at the following time 7.07, 8.43, 10.13, 19.43 and 20.39 taking approx 1h30mins to get to Barcelona Sants Station.
• The Catalunya Express train leaves at the following times 14.13. 16.45, 18.18, taking approx 1h20mins to get to Barcelona Sants Station.
• The Regional Train leaves Salou station at the following times 11.42, 17.36, 18.52, 20.20, taking approx 1h 20 mins to get to Barcelona Sants.
• Coming back there is a train approx every 2 hours from 06.30am – 21.00pm.
• Return Tickets from 7 – 11€.

Allowing the freedom to do things in your own time and see what you want to see. You can also visit other destination within the Costa Dorada or surrounding areas, very easily. The Villamarina Hotel in Salou is a fantastic base to visit Salou, the Costa Dorada and Barcelona.

Salou beaches

The Villamarina Hotel in Salou is situated just a 10 minute walk away from the main beach, however this short walk is well worth it when you see the beautiful promenade and beach. The beaches of Salou are without a doubt the resort’s main attraction. The fine, golden sand, the clear, shallow waters – the sheer beauty- have captivated, and are still captivating, visitors from far and wide.

Salou coastline is varied. Wide expanses of golden sand blend in with beachfront hotels and residences, while other more intimate beaches are sheltered by pine trees and pretty inlets and coves. Salou has got eight different beaches.

The main beaches in Salou are:

La playa de Levant:
This is longest and the most popular beach in the resort of Salou 1200 metres long and 140 metres wide. It goes from the harbour (Club Naútico Salou) on the west, to a place known as the “cliffs” on the east.

During the summer, an area is set aside for several sport activities. In the old days, when mixed bathing was not allowed, this was known as the “men’s beach”. In the summer there are dancing musical fountains on the promenade of this beach which are well worth the visit, with the Villamarina Club out of all the hotels in Salou been one of the closet to this spectacular attraction.

La playa de ponent:
This is more than one kilometre long. This beach goes from Cambrils to Salou’s harbour.
This was known as the “ladies beach”.

La playa dels capellans:
This is a little beach in the centre of Salou. It’s 220 metres long and can be reached from Brussels street. It edge is on the cliffs.

La playa dels llenguadets:
This is a little cove that can only be reached on foot from Tortosa street. It is very beautiful because it’s surrounded by nature

La playa larga:
It is surrounded by pine trees and nature. It is 600 metres long and you can reach it on foot by Replanells street, close by the road to La Pineda. This a very beautiful beach.

The Villamarina Hotel in Salou offer all inclusive holidays in a family friendly atmosphere, with easy acces to main attractions in Salou.

Good bye summer 2009

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who choose the Hotel Villamarina Club out of all the hotels in Salou as their summer 2009 holiday destination here in the Costa Dorada, and we hope that you enjoyed your stay here with us.

The Villamarina Club endeavors to improve its all inclusive facilities year on year and we will be looking at ensuring 2010 is even better out of all the hotels in Salou we aim to be the number 1 all inclusive hotel in the Costa Dorada.

For now we are left with the great memories of the Villamarina and Salou for 2009, we have had parties, great shows, bucking bronco, terror tunnel and much more, along with you fantastic customers, staff and weather.

Thank you once again and hope to see you here for your family holiday in Summer 2010. Keep yourself up to date with all news and events taking place out of all the hotels in Salou the Villamarina will ensure you come first and that your opinion counts. Keep updated on our Facebook page for offer, news and friendship. Sweepstake coming soon for a free 4 night stay in April on Facebook.